Richard Thomas "Tommy" Redmond

Richard Thomas Tommy Redmond, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Herman Redmon and Robena Laughter Redmon. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Rex Redmon and Robert Redmon. Tommy was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam and Germany. He retired from Norfolk Southern as a Conductor after serving 26 years with the Railroad. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Bess Boone Redmond; daughter, Leah Redmond Eubanks and husband Jamie of Raleigh; son, Ellis Redmond of Asheville; granddaughters: Kayla Anne Eubanks, and Emma Grace Eubanks; sisters: Inez Stevens and husband Carl of Mills River, and Pam Buchholz and husband Ben of Jonesville, SC; brother, Grant Redmon and wife Johnnie of Weaverville; sisters-in-law: Margaret Redmon of Greenville, SC, and Faye Redmon of Fairview; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, October 21, 2017, in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with Rev. Jamie Eubanks officiating. Military funeral honors will be performed by the NC National Guard Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for 1 hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Army Emergency Relief, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161, 13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, or online at: www.aerhq.org A Video Tribute will be available for a limited time. Click Here